Under the podcast is my review of his ebook THE ULTIMATE GOLF FITNESS GUIDE, which I own and use as part of my golf fitness regimen. If you are looking for some help with your golf fitness, you can purchase your own copy of his book by clicking on any of the book images or links in the text.

PODCAST INTERVIEW With Golf Fitness Expert MIKE PEDERSEN

[/font][font alignment=”left”]Here is a short 9-minute podcast where I interviewed golf fitness expert Mike Pedersen and asked some specific questions about golf fitness and his training program THE ULTIMATE GOLF FITNESS GUIDE:
[/font][/contentbox]

[divider_bar] [/divider_bar]

More Free Training Videos PART 2:
Eric and Mike “On The Range” and “In The Gym”
A Great Golf Stretch, and Mike’s Leverage Position

Mike gave me a good workout in the gym.

Here he is showing me a couple of great stretches for golfers.

The first stretch really helps to create width in the backswing – one of the keys to distance.

The second stretch helps to open up the shoulder, which is a key to keeping the club on plane at the top.

I spent some one-on-one time with Mike where he helped me in the gym with my fitness and I helped him on the range with with his golf game. We filmed the whole thing and it was a lot of fun. I learned about core strength and Mike learned about Athletic Balance. Click on the images to watch the fitness and golf lesson videos on a new page.

I’ve had many requests for golf-related fitness information, so I’m passing along my review of a golf-specific exercise book you’ll find helpful. My review is a bit long, so bear with me, but I think you deserve to know as much as possible before you purchase anything I recommend. I own the book and use exercised from it as part of my regular exercise routine.

The Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide is written by Mike Pedersen, an exercise specialist with a degree in Exercise Physiology and a specialist in sports biomechanics. He also happens to be a golf fanatic. He has been specifically focused on golf and exercises for golfers for more than 20 years.

Click image to Order

Mike has taken all his formal physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics training .. put it together with his real-world experience with thousands of every day golfers .. and developed a nicely detailed golf-specific exercise book.

What’s nice is that the exercises in his book involve the whole body – not just specific muscle groups – because that is what is required in the golf swing.

What’s also nice is that Mike is one of those guys to “gets it” that we don’t all have the ability to carve an hour a day out of our schedule to get to the gym. So he has all these exercises that you can do in 10 to 15 minute breaks, any time of the day and any place – even the office.

Another thing I like about Mike’s book is that you don’t need all the equipment in a gym to do the exercises. I’m all for saving a buck here and there, and Mike is pretty handy about suggesting common items to use to help with some of the movements and exercises. That’s part of what makes this book so easy to use.

The Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide is an electronic book, so you can download it instantly and start learning how to get in better golf-specific shape. It costs less than $50 bucks.

Here are some of the things I particularly liked about The Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide:

[list style=”green-check-8″]

It was developed by a golfer, for golfers (That’s exactly what I was looking for as the rehab from my shoulder surgery progressed and I wanted to expand my training, but couldn’t find golf-specific exactly what I was looking for as the rehab from my shoulder surgery progressed and I wanted to expand my training, but couldn’t find golf-specific exercises and routines.)

Because the program is golf-focused, the exercises are treated holistically. It’s not just weight training or flexibility training. It is an integrated approach to golf fitness. In my opinion this is a more intelligent approach to golf-specific fitness.

The workouts are structured to fit into anybody’s schedule. There are exercises you can do throughout the day in 10-15 minute chunks, or you can structure one complete workout.

If you are on a budget, you’ll love this book. You don’t need a gym or expensive equipment. All the exercises use low-budget , high impact, high return gear you can get inexpensively. I have the tubes – which go with me when I travel – as well as the pilates ball.

There are plenty of photographs accompanying each exercise.

[/list]

Here are some of the things you will learn in The Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide:

[list style=”Check1red”]

Why weight training alone, or stretching alone, is not as good as combining the two. You should do both. The book will explain why and the benefits.

Why combining weight training with lots of rotational elements will “kill two birds at once” by strengthening your core at the same time.

How to create short workout schedules that work for you.

Why you need to strengthen your core in 3 planes – Frontal, transverse, and sagittal (if you don’t know what these are, read the book!).

Why the more you can put your body through the same movement as your golf swing, with resistance (weight), the more beneficial your workout will be for your golf game (these are my favorite exercises).

The two types of stretching (dynamic and static), and which one is better for your game (and why).

What to do in the middle of the round to avoid fatigue and maintain flexibility to finish on a strong note.

[/list]

The one thing I wished he had in this book was a series of suggested workout plans. There are plenty of exercises in the book, and the pictures do a great job of showing what to do and when. But you are left on your own to figure out how to create an exercise program specific to your needs. I’d love to see a couple of “sample” workout sessions, particularly ones designed for specific areas of the body – whether that be flexibility or strength. For instance, if I had a lower-back issue, or no hip flexibility, or hamstring tightness, it would be nice to have sample plans to address those needs. But with a little thought I’m sure you can figure out what to do for your specific needs.

All in all, I recommend you pick up your own copy of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide. I used it to select specific training exercises, and I’ve referred to it at least a half dozen times since then to update my routine and search for new exercises whenever I feel like a change or want to emphasize different muscles. CLICK HERE to go to Mike’s description and order page. I hope you’ll put The Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide in your library and use it to get serious about staying in great golf shape so you can play the rest of your life.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

"Eric, This is superb instruction. Very clear and easy to understand. I have countless books and videos on golf instruction but you are the first person to explain these principles so clearly. I have been struggling for years with hitting from the top and now after watching just a couple of videos I have very clear idea of how to finally overcome it. Thank you very much." Don

"Eric - After the dozens of lessons I have had from accomplished PGA pros and the hundreds of hours I have spent practicing my swing I did not believe I would ever be able to overcome my obsession with the mechanics of the swing. Nor did I believe it was even possible to will myself into “the zone” and, potentially, stay there for long periods in spite of the chaos going on around me. Nor did I believe I could apply the concepts involved in the full swing to every part of my game with ease and immediate results. After reading The Five Keys to Distance and practicing your drills for a few months I now know I was wrong on all counts! Your methods are pure genius!" JM

Hi Eric,
"I wanted to send you a big thanks to your 5 Keys to Distance program. It has done two very important things with my golf. The first is that it has increased my ball flight carry by 10% in only a few weeks. And secondly and the most satisfying is it has given my whole golf game in particular my shots from scoring range (100 yards and closer to the green) pure control with my centered balance. So I can't thank you enough. Your balance drills I do without fail each morning before breakfast, and it will continue to be my daily routine. Without Balance The Club Can Not Swing!! Kind regards." Clayton P.

"Eric, I know you promised me 20 more yards with my driver. I'm actually getting more like 30 yards and sometimes even 50 more yards. But what you didn't mention is the added distance WITH EVERY CLUB IN MY BAG! I'm hitting all my irons at least one club longer, plus I'm really compressing the ball now. It's so much fun! You should tell everyone about this "extra" benefit from your program!" Gerry M.

"Eric, I have to tell you that I’m absolutely delighted with your drills. They make perfect sense to me, and I’m actually enjoying doing them because I can tell intuitively that they will make a real difference. I have for a long time avoided going to the range because I felt that I was simply reinforcing my mistakes. I am going to the range now with quite a different attitude because after only two sessions on the range I can see improvement already. I’m determined to keep up with the drills, and I can tell you that your presentation of them is excellent. I’ve had lots of lessons in the past from some of the best "swing gurus" in the world. But none of them have made a real difference to my swing like you have. I’m very excited now because I can already feel the difference. Best wishes" Jeff W.

“Eric, After several weeks of study and practice on the first section of BLAST the results have been OUTSTANDING! At age 73 my driver length ranged between 175 yards and 210 yards. Now with some extensive training from you the distances are ranging from 220 yards to 255 yards. The 255 yd. distance was achieved after working on the BALANCE, LEVERAGE & ARC WIDTH drills. Thank you for your help. I almost resigned myself to play from the seniors tee or give up golf!” Dick B.

"I just wanted to follow up with you regarding my progress while using your program. After just 3 months I am seeing a lot of new and exciting things happening to my golf swing. I find that I am hitting all of my clubs longer and more squarely than ever before. Every shot I hit now feels like it is hitting the sweet spot and is going very straight. My club head speed use to be about 90 mph now my club head speed is on average 110 mph. The main key for me was increasing my hip speed and reducing my grip pressure. My old swing was very arm dependent and now it feels like I can swing much faster with a lot less effort. Thank you again for your great series." Jorge O.

"Hi Eric, I recently purchased your instructional videos on Long Drive. They are the best golf teaching tool I have ever found. Your explanations of what to do and why are outstanding. I am a structural engineer and have a good understanding of the physics, mechanics and dynamics of the golf swing, so your explanations are especially meaningful to me. At age 63, I am still reasonably fit and strong, and your instructional videos have increased my average distance per club by 15 to 30 yards. Thanks for excellent videos!” Barry

Hi Eric,
"I ordered your book and DVD a few weeks ago and I'm getting a lot out of it! I'm going very slowly, but thoroughly. Thanks very much for writing it. I've read tons of golf books, but no one has ever put as much emphasis on balance and FEELING what the body is doing during the swing. The drills bypass the intellect and force the body to "get it" directly." Pete

"Eric, I received your book yesterday and have been reading it and highlighting ever since. Your book, DVD, and interviews are awesome!! Just what I have been looking for a very long time. I can tell already that I need to build up some stabilizing muscles in my body. Thanks again for your dedicated research and sharing this incredible book with your fellow golfers." Mike P.

“Just want to tell you that I've been doing the drills for a few weeks now, up to the swing arc drills, and am noticing much improvement at the range. I can't wait to take it out to the course. Thanks for simplifying golf instruction for me!" Rick P.

Dear Eric
"Instantly you made the game fun again. The consistency was amazing, both as to direction as well as trajectory and shot shape. Even the sound of the iron shots was much better. Thanks for an exciting round. I love working through all the steps and drills. Greens in regulation are now the rule and not the exception. More distance, less effort, more accuracy, no sore muscles, more fun." Ron G.

"Eric, best investment I've made so far in all the you know whats out there. I played nine and was nailing my tee shots like I haven't seen in ages. I haven't been more encouraged ever." Peter S.

"Eric, You have an uncanny ability to break down the components of the golf swing into simple terms with great clarity. I gain additional insight each time I read your book “5 Keys to Distance” and review this video. Thank you soooo much. When is your next book coming out? Please put me down for the first release." Orson L.